Emergency Program Officer

Village of Pemberton
Emergency Program Officer

Located in the Coast Mountain range of British Columbia below the rugged peak of Mount Currie, Pemberton is known for its access to outdoor recreation and stunning mountain vistas. Situated on the unceded traditional territory of the Líl̓wat Nation, Pemberton honours the language, culture and history of the Lil̓wat7ul. Pemberton offers residents and visitors an authentic mountain culture with easy access to outdoor recreation including extensive hiking and biking trails and year-round backcountry adventure as well as local lodging, shopping, dining and arts and culture.
Being a part of the Village of Pemberton team provides the opportunity for you to give back to this incredible community and be a part of numerous exciting projects taking place throughout the Village. We're a small team here, but if you're successful in your application, get ready to make a big impact! In addition to the satisfaction of giving back to our Village, take a look at what our benefit package has to offer our Full-Time, Permanent Staff:
9 Day Fortnight - BC Municipal Pension Plan - Extended Medical Benefits - Dental Coverage - Vision Benefits - Free Fitness Centre access - Keeping it Active Allowance
What you'll be doing:
Responsible for the management and coordination of Emergency Programs including emergency preparedness, response, and recovery activities on behalf of the Village of Pemberton. This position is a critical member of the Village’s Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) team, acting as the liaison officer in the event of an emergency or disaster.
What you've got:

• Knowledge of emergency management legislation, policies, standards and best practices
• Emergency Operations Centre training
• JIBC Emergency Management courses desirable
• Ability to exercise sound judgement and act with tact, diplomacy and discretion
• High attention to detail; ability to proofread, interpret rules and regulations
• Proactive, independent and a strong team player
• Supervisory experience; comfortable coaching others and providing direction
• Proactive and resourceful approach to relationship building

Posting details:
Application deadline: February 29, 2024
Salary: $78,208
If you are ready to join a small team and make a big difference, let’s talk!
Interested applicants are invited to submit their cover letter and resume via email to recruiting@pemberton.ca. For a full job description and to learn more about the Village of Pemberton, please visit https://www.pemberton.ca/government/employment.